An Artistic Endeavor

"Class Progress"

2012-01-25T11:12:00.000-05:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
In my class, we work on all aspects of painting. Everything is important to a successful painting.
Come join us an see painting differently.

"New Gallery"

2012-01-13T11:07:00.000-05:00

I am pleased to announce that I am now represented by The Finishing Touch Gallery in Lawrenceville, Illinois. If you are in the area, please stop by and check out their great works.

"Montana Trail"

2012-01-13T10:55:00.000-05:00

8" X 6"
Oil on panel
This is a study of different shadow patterns in landscapes.

"Water Garden"

2011-12-27T17:20:00.000-05:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
I painted this small plein air study at Leu Gardens in Orlando.

"Oregon Coast"

2011-10-27T12:00:00.000-04:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
After a recent trip to the Oregon coast, I wanted to try my hand at capturing the beautiful scenery.

"Glass"

2011-08-29T10:54:00.000-04:00

These are my first attempts at blowing glass. What a blast!

"Creek Plein Air"

2011-07-20T08:50:00.000-04:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
This was a quick little painting from my workshop in Franklin, North Carolina.

"Six of One"

2011-06-19T10:50:00.000-04:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
Starting in August, I will be teaching new painting classes. Check out my website for more information. Sign up now!

"Feedlot #3"

2011-06-08T09:20:00.002-04:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
Working with very bright sun and deep shadows, this shot of the feedlot provided me with a perfect value study.

"Franklin, North Carolina Workshop"

2011-06-02T09:02:00.000-04:00

Janie Owens painting the barns on the farm.

Sue Weathers and Carol Rollick paint the beautiful vista.

Terry Thompson starts her painting of the dairy farm.

The workshop, sponsored by Macon County Arts Association and hosted by Jon Houglum was a big hit. Thanks again to them for their efforts and support.

"Brushwork Homework"

2011-05-25T08:48:00.000-04:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
This was last week's class homework. Brushwork!

"Paintout Setup"

2011-05-25T08:34:00.000-04:00

This was my setup on the Toe River for the paintout for the Toe River Arts Center Paintout.

"On The Rocks"

2011-05-23T14:07:00.000-04:00

6" X 12"

Oil on panel

I am pleased to announce that my painting "On The Rocks" was selected for an honorable mention at the 5th Annual Toe River Arts Council Paint Out in Burnsville, North Carolina.

"Yellow Jacket"

2011-04-26T14:14:00.000-04:00

10" X 10"

Oil on panel

This shot in Seattle makes a perfect color and value study.

"Dumpster Alley"

2011-04-22T09:46:00.000-04:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
I am pleased to announce that my painting "Dumpster Alley" was selected for an honorable mention at the Buford Plein Air Festival.

"Iris Study"

2011-04-13T10:32:00.000-04:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
This week's assignment in my painting class was flowers. I did a study to illustrate that the class is still painting shapes and values.

"Plein Air Paradise"

2011-03-28T13:05:00.000-04:00

6" X 12"
Oil on panel
The Toe River in North Carolina is one of my favorite places to paint.

"A Show of Support"

2011-03-23T11:30:00.000-04:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
We've been having fun in class painting different objects. This week's assignment was an article of clothing.

"Feed Lot"

2011-02-24T09:31:00.001-05:00

6" X 12"
Oil on panel
The horizontal format works well for this.

"Fast Food"

2011-02-24T09:28:00.000-05:00

6" X 12"
Oil on panel
I thought this painting worked with the new format I'm trying.

"Tree Line"

2011-02-14T08:59:00.001-05:00

6" X 12"
Oil on panel
It's getting that time of year to start working outside. I am so looking forward to it.

"Chinese?"

2011-02-10T10:17:00.000-05:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
I couldn't resist painting this.

"Shot In The Dark"

2011-02-10T10:15:00.000-05:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
Working with class painting glass.

"Snow Plein Air"

2011-01-14T11:47:00.000-05:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
You don't get to paint snow in Atlanta very often.

"Toe River Plein Air"

2010-12-21T11:39:00.001-05:00

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This was 8" X 10" oil on panel plein air painting of the Toe River was painted during a workshop I held in Burnsville, North Carolina this last summer.

"Flamingo Jar"

2010-12-16T10:58:00.000-05:00

8" X 6"
Oil on panel
I've been wanting to paint this for a while now.

"Practice"

2010-12-16T10:55:00.000-05:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
Practice makes perfect.

"Cane River"

2010-11-15T11:15:00.000-05:00

11" X 14"
Oil on canvas
I couldn't pass up the way the building looked so warm on a cold winter day.

"Montana River"

2010-10-27T12:37:00.000-04:00

6" X 8"

Oil on panel

Here is another little gem from Montana.

"Montana Plein Air"

2010-10-21T09:01:00.000-04:00

I spent a couple of days painting in the beautiful state of Montana. The weather was below freezing most of the mornings, but I just couldn't pass up the experience of painting there.

"Franklin Paint Out"

2010-10-03T10:09:00.001-04:00

Equipment Barn
8" X 10"
Oil on panel
I was invited this past weekend to paint with painters from Western North Carolina at a paint out in Franklin, North Carolina. The weather was great and we painted on a old dairy farm. I had a great time and looking forward to painting with them again.

"Painting in Illinois"

2010-09-12T12:26:00.000-04:00

While I was home in Illinois, I went painting in absolutely beautiful weather.

"Waiting"

2010-08-19T14:39:00.000-04:00

This is a study of value and color.

"Tanks"

2010-08-13T10:53:00.000-04:00

This just goes to prove, that anything can become a good painting.

"The Design Gallery"

2010-08-02T09:50:00.002-04:00

I am pleased to announce that I am now being represented by The Design Gallery in Burnsville, NC. If you're in the area, please stop by. The gallery is located at 7 South Main Street, Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is a cute little North Carolina mountain town where I have taught many plein air workshops because the scenery is so beautiful.

"Class Demo"

2010-07-28T10:53:00.000-04:00

In this class demo, we were working on brushwork.

"Painting the Toe"

2010-07-28T10:49:00.000-04:00

I spent a wonderful day painting the Toe River in North Carolina with my fellow painter, Peggy Horne. The weather was beautiful and as you can see, so was the scene.

"New Plein Air Paintings"

2010-07-06T09:55:00.000-04:00

Penland Plein Air
9" X 12"
Oil on panel

Stump
8" X 10"
Oil on panel

Toe River
8" X 10"
Oil on panel

"Red Hills Plein Air"

2010-06-24T10:29:00.000-04:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
Red Hills State Park is a great place to paint plein air.

"Swim Buddies"

2010-06-10T09:28:00.000-04:00

15" X 30"
Oil on Canvas
In order to make water believable, you must find the patterns. My "swim buddies" help make that possible.

"Garden Plein Air"

2010-05-31T11:18:00.000-04:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
Went out to do a little plein air close to Atlanta. Great day to paint.

"Toe River Arts Council Paint Out"

2010-05-24T09:40:00.000-04:00

The Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) put together a terrific paint out this weekend in Burnsville, NC.
While the weather was a little dicey to start with, the skies cleared and it turned out to be a great day for painting. About 30 painters took part and the quality of work was exceptional. This year's judge was Peggy Root from Tennessee. I was awarded an honorable mention for my painting of "Elizabeth's Falls."

"Radiohead"

2010-04-26T13:54:00.000-04:00

20" X 24"
Oil on canvas
Somedays it just all comes together and I get gorgeous paintings.

"Illinois Plein Air"

2010-04-07T15:56:00.000-04:00

Spring has finally arrived in southern Illinois. This is a quick little 8" X 10" plein air I did in a quiet field.

"Glass and Chrome"

2010-02-24T09:02:00.000-05:00

6" X 8"

Oil on panel

One of the class exercises will be painting glass and chrome. What color do you paint glass?

"Holiday"

2010-02-18T16:12:00.000-05:00

11" X 14"

Oil on canvas

In a break from teaching, now on to complete some much needed painting.

"Fabric Project"

2010-01-29T14:33:00.000-05:00

This week in the advanced painting class we will be learning how to paint draped fabric. It's all in the values.

"Brushwork project"

2010-01-21T14:26:00.001-05:00

9" X 12"

Oil on Panel

This week we will be discussing brushwork. As with all the other fundamentals, it is an exciting and difficult subject to master.

"Class Project"

2010-01-15T10:34:00.003-05:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
This was the first project for the advanced painting class I am teaching at the Art School in Sandy Springs. This exercise was used to start the students thinking about planning their painting and to paint what they see.

"Next Session"

2009-12-02T08:33:00.003-05:00

The next six week session of the advanced painting class starts January 13. We will be continuing the study of color, composition, and brushwork as well as other fundamentals. I will also be teaching a figure drawing class starting January 12. Here we will be working on drawing the figure in everyday situations. It's not too late to sign up. Hope to see you there.

"Holiday Art Show"

2009-11-15T13:42:00.002-05:00

The Art School of Sandy Springs will be hosting a holiday art show, December 4 thru December 29. Come see the students and instructors work. Three of my paintings will be included. The show will be held at the Gallery at Paper Mill Village, 255 Village Parkway, Suite 320, Marietta, GA 30067.

"October Workshop"

2009-10-29T09:49:00.003-04:00

Painting the beautiful fall color of North Carolina in brisk clear weather. It doesn't get any better than that. Come join us for our last workshop of the year in November. And join me for the opening of my show at Crabtree Creek Gallery, November 5th.

"Spruce Pine"

2009-10-09T09:55:00.003-04:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
Through the month of November, I will be spotlighted in my one-woman show, "An Artistic Endeavor," at Crabtree Creek Gallery in Burnsville, NC. Join me for the opening and see some of my latest works. Call Peggy at Crabtree Creek Gallery (828)675-0612 for more informationa and directions.

"Workshop Video"

2009-09-14T10:33:00.003-04:00

This is some of the beautiful and interesting things to paint at my North Carolina workshops.

"River Sketch"

2009-09-03T10:36:00.003-04:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
This was a quick (half hour at the most) little color sketch at the Toe River trying to capture the right values and color. It can be used as reference for a larger painting.

"August Workshop"

2009-09-01T10:20:00.003-04:00

The August workshop provided participates with beautiful weather and gorgeous scenery. The next workshop will be September 26 and 27.

"Red Hills Plein Air"

2009-08-14T15:05:00.002-04:00

6" X 8"
Oil on panel
This was a little 1 hour plein air painting I did recently in Illinois.

"Working Girl"

2009-07-28T11:21:00.001-04:00

16" X 20"
Oil on Canvas
This is my latest figure study. She works hard for her money.

"The Gather"

2009-07-09T15:01:00.003-04:00

30" X 40"
Oil on canvas
This is one of a series of crafts people at Penland School of Crafts that I will be painting and exhibiting at Crabtree Creek Gallery.

"NC Waterfall"

2009-07-01T11:32:00.004-04:00

Waterfall
9" X 12"
Oil on panel
We will be painting one of North Carolina's beautiful waterfalls in one of our workshops.

"June Workshop"

2009-06-24T07:57:00.003-04:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
We had beautiful weather for the June Plein Air Painting Workshop. Every painting gave us a new challenge in color and value.

"Bahamas Plein Air"

2009-06-03T17:19:00.003-04:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
This is a finished painting of one of the plein air pieces done while in the Bahamas.

"May Workshop"

2009-05-27T10:36:00.005-04:00

The May Plein Air Workshop was another great event. Everyone loves painting the beautiful landscapes of North Carolina. The next workshop is June 20 and 21. Call Peggy Horne at 828-675-0612 to register.

"2009 Workshops Starting"

2009-05-18T11:01:00.002-04:00

The North Carolina Workshops start May 23 and 24. We will be painting the beautiful landscapes in and around Burnsville, NC. It's not too late to join us. Call Peggy Horne at 828-675-0612 or visit the Crabtree Creek Gallery to register. Monthly workshops will be held through November.

"Shell Game"

2009-04-15T10:59:00.002-04:00

Sometimes the most colorful parts of a country are below your feet. The pinks in the conch shell are perfect compliments to the torquoise of the water.

"Bahamas Plein Air"

2009-04-07T13:31:00.008-04:00

The weather was warm, the scenes were beautiful and we were in painting heaven.
Getting the right colors of the Caribbean was a challenge, but everyone did great and are ready for next year's adventure. We will kick off this year's workshop schedule Mat 23 and 24 in the North Carolina mountains. Email for details!

"Bahamas Workshop"

2009-02-26T08:48:00.004-05:00

I will be teaching a workshop in the Bahamas the week of March 30. We will be working with the same three-color palette, but seeing completely new colors from the North Carolina workshops. For more information, email me at whitewall2@comcast.net. Mark your calendars and join us if you can.

"On the river"

2009-02-20T12:16:00.002-05:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
Since the values in this scene were so close, the way to make it work was with color.

"May Workshop"

2009-01-23T15:46:00.003-05:00

The May Plein Air Workshop is scheduled for May 23 and 24, 2009. The workshops are designed to acquaint students with the challenges of plein air painting. We will learn the basics of color, value, composition and seeing on location. To register, call Peggy Horne at 828-675-0612. Hope to see you there!

"Pool Party"

2008-11-19T10:17:00.003-05:00

20" X 24"
Oil on canvas
Water patterns are always a challenge, but this is one I just couldn't pass up.

"New Workshops"

2008-11-05T10:38:00.003-05:00

Starting in May 2009, I will be teaching monthly workshops in conjunction with Crabtree Creek Gallery, in Burnsville, North Carolina. The workshops are designed to acquaint students with the challenges of plein air painting. We will learn the basics of color, value, composition and seeing on location. To register, call Peggy Horne at 828-675-0612.

"October Workshop"

2008-10-18T11:05:00.003-04:00

These were the kind of beautiful scenes we painted at the October workshop in and around Burnsville, NC. Starting next May, I will be teaching monthly workshops in the Burnsville area in cooperation with Crabtree Creek Gallery. Contact Peggy at 828-675-0612 for information.

"Model Study"

2008-10-04T11:00:00.003-04:00

"Model Study"
20" X 24"
Oil on canvas

"LAI World Tour - Orlando"

2008-09-19T11:22:00.005-04:00

The LAI World Tour opened its latest show at the Terrace Gallery in Orlando September
18 and will run through January 2009. Be sure and drop by if you're in the area.

"American Art Collector Magazine"

2008-09-16T09:50:00.004-04:00

I will be one of the featured artists in the article on the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition. This year the exhibition will be at the Richland Fine Art Gallery in Nashville, Tennessee from October 17 through November 15, 2008. "This year's show will feature approximately 100 paintings by some of North America's best oil painters."-- American Art Collector, October issue 2008
If you're in the area, be sure to drop by.

"Orlando Show"

2008-08-26T12:42:00.003-04:00

"Sisters"
16" X 20"
Oil on canvas
The next venue for the LAI World Tour Exhibition is the Terrace Gallery in Orlando, Florida. It will open September 18 through January 4, 2009. Please stop by if you are in the area.

"Plein Air Workshop"

2008-08-26T12:33:00.005-04:00

At last weekend's plein air workshop, we enjoyed wonderful weather and beautiful views in and around Burnsville, North Carolina. Participates included Katherine Boone, Ellen Anthony, and Peggy Horne. Sign up now for the next workshop in October.

"OPA Eastern Regional Exhibition"

2008-07-28T11:17:00.003-04:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
This painting has been accepted into this year’s 2008 Eastern Regional Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils. This year’s show will be held at Richland Fine Art in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee, October 17 through November 15, 2008. The exhibition will feature some of OPA’s most outstanding artists in the Eastern Region.

"Table for Six"

2008-07-11T15:02:00.002-04:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
I couldn't resist the color and the light in this scene.

"World Tour"

2008-07-09T09:37:00.003-04:00

The next venue on the LAI World Tour is The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach, BC Canada. The show starts July 21 thru August 17. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by and see the exhibition.

"Rivers Edge"

2008-07-08T10:58:00.005-04:00

11" X 14"
Oil on canvas
I find the play between light and shadow in and around water challenging to paint.

"The Fiddler"

2008-07-02T11:04:00.003-04:00

10" X 10"
Oil on panel
As with any endeavor, it takes practice, practice, practice!

"Midday"

2008-06-25T14:42:00.000-04:00

10" X 10"
Oil on panel
I liked the contrast between the colors and the values.

"Estes Park Show"

2008-06-12T10:26:00.003-04:00

The LAI World Tour Exhibition opened in Estes Park, Colorado June 1 and runs through July 6. A nice crowd was on hand and good reviews were given. Check my website to visit a venue near you.

"Sisters"

2008-06-10T13:16:00.003-04:00

16" X 20"
Oil on canvas
With the Estes Park, Colorado show of the LAI World Tour underway, I'm sending out the next paintings to the Vancouver show. "Sisters" will be one of the paintings in the Orlando show in September. Check my website to see where the shows are nearest you.

"Lil' Smoky's"

2008-05-26T08:12:00.003-04:00

After a chilly morning and a brief period of rain, I completed my study of the local hangout called "Lil' Smoky's." The weather turned beautiful for the group of talented artists that participated in this year's TRAC Paintout.

"Paint Out"

2008-05-19T11:25:00.002-04:00

The Toe River Arts Council is sponsoring a "Paint Out" in Burnsville, North Carolina, Saturday, May 24, 2008. I'm spending the day painting in and around the area. Stop by if you are in the area.

"All Dressed Up"

2008-05-13T08:52:00.001-04:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
It's amazing the things you find to paint.

"LAI World Tour"

2008-05-05T08:14:00.003-04:00

I am pleased that the LAI World Tour Group is using some of my images in their advertising. This one appears in the June 2008 issue of The Artist's Magazine.

"The Red Bicycle"

2008-04-24T15:00:00.003-04:00

11" X 14"
Oil on canvas
The Crabtree Creek Gallery in Micaville, NC opens May 2 and I will be showing several new paintings. This will be one of them. If you're in the area, please stop by.

"Boxed In"

2008-04-05T11:09:00.003-04:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
When painting these character driven images, I must not get caught up in too many details. I think I got it right with this one.

"8:05"

2008-03-14T10:14:00.002-04:00

9" X 12"
Oil on panel
Even on a grey day, you are bombarded with color at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

What's Cookin'

2008-03-05T09:18:00.002-05:00

8" X 8"
Oil on panel
The play of light and shadow was a wonderful addition in this fun painting.

"World Tour"

2008-02-29T09:41:00.003-05:00

I am very pleased to announce that I have been juried into the 2008-2010 LAI/IPAP Far and Near Horizons World Tour of Contemporary Landscape Artists! This is a two year tour with international venues featuring 30 artists from 5 countries. Check out their blog to see if a show is near you.

http://wtcla.blogspot.com/

"Up the Hill"

2008-02-25T09:13:00.004-05:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
Burnsville is a very picturesque little town in the mountains of North Carolina. It has great vistas and a variety of painting subjects. I will be giving my workshop here this summer.

"School Days"

2008-02-12T08:59:00.001-05:00

16" X 20"
Oil on canvas
This is one of the paintings that I will be placing in the Spotlight on Art Show this coming week.

"Water Pattern"

2008-01-29T11:40:00.001-05:00

8" X 10"
Oil on canvas
The patterns in water give it the movement you see.

"River Rocks"

2008-01-23T12:49:00.001-05:00

8" X 10"
Oil on canvas
The rocks in the Toe River in North Carolina provide a great pattern to paint.

"Snow Day"

2008-01-18T09:02:00.001-05:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
You wouldn't believe how much color is in snow. It gives off beautiful cool shadows.

"Sumner"

2008-01-14T09:58:00.000-05:00

8" X 10"
Oil on panel
This is the train station in Sumner, Illinois. It was a chilly, sunny day with wonderful warm light and cool shadows.